Italian Spinach for Oamc
Transform your weeknight dinners with the comforting flavors of "Italian Spinach for OAMC" (Once A Month Cooking), a hearty and versatile dish perfect for meal prepping. This recipe features tender, fresh spinach simmered with aromatic garlic, sweet onions, tangy crushed tomatoes, and a medley of bold Italian seasonings. A finishing touch of Parmesan cheese melts into the dish, creating a creamy, savory bite with optional red pepper flakes adding a gentle kick. Designed for batch cooking, this freezer-friendly Italian spinach ensures you’ll always have a nutritious and flavor-packed side dish or topping for pasta, rice, or proteins on hand. With just 35 minutes of total prep and cook time, it's a quick and easy solution for healthy, homemade meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt. Dry it with a clean towel or salad spinner.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
Add the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring gently after each addition until wilted. This may take 3-4 minutes.
Once all the spinach is wilted and incorporated, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the Italian spinach cool completely.
Divide the spinach mixture into freezer-safe containers or zip-top bags, portioning for individual servings or family-sized meals.
For freezing, label each container with the name and date. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm in a skillet over low heat or microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2592 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1431 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 33.1 mg | 184% | |
| Potassium | 1106 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
